THIS UNIT NOW DEVELOPS 1500 + FOOT LB. OF TORQUE @ 30 RPM
This is the force that the unit I am working on will have.
I will see how it will drive the generator and change
the the weights accordingly if more torque is needed.
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January 24 2008 Just to let you know about my progress on the new machine. To-day I tested the machine and found that it very quickly started the 20000 Watt generator into motion. Approximately 3/4 of a turn and the generator was almost up to speed. The force on the transmission was so great that it pulled the bearings out of line and the drive chain started jumping. I guess I will have to weld blocks either side of the bearing housing to hold them in place after they are re aligned. I will also have to reinforce the frame as well as it showed signs of stress as it was turning. The force developed by the machine is 1500 lbs at the drive sprocket. An engineer I'm not. But I am learning. With any luck I will have ready to go Wednesday, (again). All reinforced and re aligned. This time over built. I was amazed to see how it twisted the 4" channel frame I had fabricated. |
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unit works by raising the weight up to the top at the 12:00 o clock
position and the lower weight follows as they are connected. A cam
mechanism picks up the weight in the center of the wheel and raises
them up approximately 4". After the cam, the actuator arm brings it the
rest of the way. (8"). Remember the weights are joined so they
have only 1/2 the distance of the total travel before there is no
resistance. (12" on a 24" stroke). The force of the weights turning now push both the weights out to the end. The first two inches are the most difficult, so the closer they get to the center position, the weights balance out. as they pass the balance point (12") they go out to the end by them self and need a sizable cushion to stop them. Remember the trick is that the weights are joined and the resistance is lessened to 0 as they reach the halfway point. To stop the weights from impacting, I used a set of springs and two 25" air cylinders to absorb the shock of the weights as they reached the end. I hope this helps. [I have 1 drive sprocket to machine and install on the generator, and then I have Free Power]. |
| Just a little note to let you know I have taken a brake from the machine for a little bit and have been working on the electrolysis machine. So far I have been able to produce a liter of hydrogen every fifteen seconds or so. After the weekend I hope to have the volume increased to 1 liter every second. Just have a few things I have to work out and after I install a filtering system, it should be good to go. |
| Follow up on the Hydrogen
Started the engine on hydrogen, but was unable to sustain it. I am doubling the HHO out put and I'm fabricating a container (water tank) that can be used in Summer and Winter. The engine runs for approx. 5 seconds and then shuts down. With the increased fuel supply and better carberation hook up, it should make a big difference. I will update the web site Sunday as to the progress. |
